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KnowYourPLanet went to Kenya trying to overcome both. Building a solar cottage industry in Kenya. The main intention of KnowYourPLanet and a team led by Mark Kragh before they left for Kenya was to make 100 solar powered phone chargers during their stint. Building a solar cottage industry in Kenya Building a solar cottage industry in Kenya. MORE
A single morning birding the thorny desert of Baringo in Kenya’s Rift Valley yielded several species at a rate I at times struggled to keep up with. On the very last morning, after packing our van to commence our journey to Mount Kenya, we left our lodge (after negotiating our way past the resident Common Ostriches and Grey-crowned Cranes ) and made a couple stops before leaving Baringo proper. Birding African Birding Beat kenya owl rift valley MORE
Amboseli National Park elephant poaching grief herd of elephants illegal ivory trade Kenya lessons on dying mourning the dead safari wanderlustI had no clue how long her companions would stay to grieve, nor could Samuel tell us. I realized that it was time to embrace the unknown. They would be in attendance until there was no longer a need, until their grief was. MORE
Spotted hyenas were among the many species recorded by camera traps during an expedition to the Mathews Mountains of Kenya. In 2010, I led an expedition to survey the biodiversity and forest use of the Mathews Mountains in northern Kenya (part of the Northern Rangelands Trust). Camera Trap Chronicles Mammals Africa camera traps expedition exploration Kenya mammals Nature Conservancy Africa science video Tim Boucher MORE
Sex and the City star Kristin Davis has been busy traveling with Oxfam to learn more about the food crisis happening in Kenya. Davis, who has been visiting with refugees in the Dadaab camp in Kenya, said she was shocked to see what the people fleeing from drought and war are experiencing. She said of her visits with the refugees in Kenya , “I feel shocked to see what these people have gone through. MORE
There are a lot of Chinese in Kenya. There are a lot of Chinese all over Africa, but Kenya – eager to become East Africa’s most powerful nation – has laid many of its resources bare to investors in exchange for infrastructural development and a smattering of social and development programs. Under dubious terms, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) won tender to build a super port in a UNESCO-protected island on Kenya’s upper east coast. MORE
Pratima Kalra: An arid area in north Kenya is soon going to feature Africa’s largest wind farm. Kenya to build Africa’s largest wind farm. It is estimated that these trucks will make approximately 12,000 trips, which cannot be made as presently the remote area is not well connected to the rest of Kenya. The project is to be set up near Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert lake. Approximately 365 wind turbines are to be set up on sight. MORE
For a country which can only supply electricity to about 10 percent of its citizens, Kenya has been able to do rather well as far as using renewable energy for its power. Some 90 percent of Kenya’s electricity is produced with hydroelectric dams, which are susceptible to droughts, and its current geothermal plants only produce [.] [ Kenya’s Biggest Geothermal Project Planned: 280 MW from Green Living Ideas ]. MORE
In 2009, Barrymore, 36, founded the Drew Barrymore Education Foundation helping to bring clean water and access to education for two communities in Kenya. I wanted to learn more about why [these kids in Kenya] were so passionate, walking so far and overfilling their classrooms.&#. Drew Barrymore is much more than an actress; she is a strong supporter of education, even though she never attended school. MORE
Nope, it comes from Kenya, a place that has some of the highest poverty levels on the planet. As part of this, Kenya has pledged to plant 5,000 trees in the Karua Forest to fight climate change, promote carbon reduction and to clean up the Karura River, which has suffered in recent years. It is always nice to mention good news when you are talking about the environment. MORE
Birding Birds African Birding Beat kenya lark pipitLast night in the moments before sleep took over, I felt an urge to shine some light on some LBJ’s (Little Brown Jobs) or LBB’s (Little Brown Birds). What better selection than the various birds of the Kenyan highlands, right? MORE
My goal is to do research that has real-world conservation impacts,” says Kartzinel, who is using DNA to re-create and visualize detailed food webs that show what animals in and around Kenya’s Mpala Research Station are eating. “It’s Plains zebra and cattle co-exist in Kenya © Anand Mishra/TNC. “We Since Kartzinel first began this work in Kenya a few years ago, he has had to store and ship his specimens back to a lab in the United States. MORE
Animal Rights (Vegan, Pets, Wildlife) Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) elephants extinction illegal ivory trade Kenya murder North Africa save the elephants terrorism wild elephants wildlifeAl-Shabaab has positioned itself to profit handsomely from this demand with approximately one to three tonnes of illicit ivory passing through the Somali border each month. MORE
In 2003, the United States began a project meant to help coastal communities in Kenya out of poverty through USAID. The plan was to provide local fishermen with nets, freezers, boats and the like. But now Kenyans are struggling between providing for their families and destroying their surrounding ecosystems that they depend upon. The four-year project, which ended over a year ago, cost $575,000 U.S. The nets provided were nylon, which is not what locals insist they requested. MORE
This is especially true in semi-arid grasslands of northern Kenya, where The Nature Conservancy is working in partnership with the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) , an umbrella organization that supports the creation and development of community conservancies. Last January, the team along with managers and staff from the 10 conservancies gathered in Kenya to review and validate the results. Conservationists spend a lot of time talking about monitoring the impacts of our work. MORE
In Kenya, with a population of 45 million, 17.5 Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights Green WAYLON: Today Only basic human right clean water East Africa Kenya Susteq unreasonable institutemillion lack access to safe water. Susteq, an Unreasonable Institute 2015 startup, believes everyone has a right to clean water. MORE
Kenya’s Upper Tana Watershed is feeling the pressure. This watershed is expected to provide drinking water for Nairobi and dozens of other cities along its path, produce 64% of Kenya’s electricity, grow coffee, tea and food for consumption in Kenyan and export abroad, and to sustain the livelihoods of the local communities within the watershed. The Nature Conservancy is working hard in Kenya to develop a water fund to help address some of these problems. MORE
Christina Pinto: Alago Alba, living in a marginalized village in the North Eastern region of Kenya, provided for her family by turning to renewable energy. solar powered phones in Kenya. Telecommunications company Safaricom (under UK’s Vodafone) and Kenya’s Mobitelea Ventures invented the phones to help Kenyans stay in touch and improve communications making them faster and reliable. MORE
Avery is giving you the once in a lifetime opportunity to ship yourself off to Kenya and go on an amazing Eco-Safari holiday. The grand prize is a trip to Kenya where you’ll also get to see some of the trees being planted as part of the Avery ‘Help Plant a 100,000 New Trees’ campaign. With ‘Shipping Out with BlockOut’, every time you purchase an Avery BlockOut Label product you’ll be given a unique in-pack code. Simply log on to www.blockout.co.uk MORE
Huge supplies of fresh water were just discovered in a drought-plagued region of Kenya. ( Animals Biodiversity Carbon Markets Climate Science & Research Conservation Issues Environmental News Environmental Science Global Warming Green Economy Green Living Oceans & Coasts Science The Green Buzz The Nature Conservancy air travel carbon footprint fish kill fox news Grist Hawaii kenya acquifer kenya fresh water kids and nature kids outside L.A MORE
I wrote previously about the prolific birding that is to be had in the small town of Baringo, Kenya. Birding baringo kenyaThat post dealt specifically with the dry scrub that surrounds Lake Baringo, however. The lake itself is a whole other pot of gold. MORE
A prime example of human encroachment is occurring in Kenya, where human development activities are threatening natural habitats of many animal species, including lions. A recent incident involving lions that escaped from the Kenya National Park near the capital Nairobi , resulted in an elderly man being attacked and the lion shot dead by police. Photo of lion near Nairobi Kenya by the BBC/AFP. Cities East Africa Kenya lions MORE
” While Maasai grazing practices have reduced long-lived grass species prevalence in Tanzania in favor of seasonal species with deleterious effects for wildlife, Game says northern Kenya provides a shining example of “how pastoral livelihoods and wildlife conservation can be compatible.” ” Money quote: “Through the agreement of community-run conservancies , sections of communal pastoral lands in northern Kenya are set aside as grass banks. MORE
Now, almost six years later, her tour business has grown to include several more destinations: Morocco, Zambia,Tanzania, and Kenya, to name only a few. . Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia. She loves Durban, South Africa for day party vibes and tells me that Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Uganda are the best for dance, fitness and community service. . MORE
Planning on birding Kenya? News Bell Miner Birds Eurasian Blackbird kenya Zebra Finches If you’ve got some downtime between barbecues and fireworks (or, outside of the U.S., obsessing over World Cup matches), here’s some bird news to peruse: Loss of suitable habitat , instead of insecticides, seems to be the culprit in declining numbers of grassland birds. Know what else kills grassland birds? Ill-timed mowing … which a petition aims to stop in New York’s Hudson Valley. MORE
Can Kenya’s invasive cactus be stopped? Some call it a green hell. From the Field Nature Tech Invasive Species Robots, Drones & Infrared TNC Science MORE
Lions in Kenya are facing declining numbers from drought and poisonings. Herdsmen in Kenya are also known for killing lions in order to stop them from killing their livestock. The lions, numbering around 2,000, have declined by 700 in the last six years. In those years, at least 76 lion deaths were attributed to poisoning. One of the most recent poisonings resulted in the death of an eight month old lion and 36 vultures. All the animals had eaten a tainted cow. MORE
The first scientific confirmation of a black leopard in Kenya is a story of conservation, community and coexistence. From the Field Wildlife Camera Traps Conservation Science Mammal Watching MORE
Thought to be up to 180,000 years old, Ali Barbour Cave Restaurant is a multi-chamber coral cave in Kenya’s Diani Beach. Travel & Nature Ali Barbour Cave Restaurant cave food Kenya nature travel MORE
Arts & Culture Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) #someonetellCNN GDP Hotbed of Terror Kenya Obama Sousse tourism Tunisian attack Uhuru KenyattaOne must hope that the mending of potholes literal and symbolic can continue well into the future. MORE
By Michael Smith (Veshengro) It is utterly amazing how the people of Somalia and Kenya are starving while Kenya, for instance, grows French Beans for export to the European Markets; a thirsty crop which the natives do not eat. It is not part of Kenyan cuisine. Those beans are only grown for export to Europe. But there is, apparently, a drought. MORE
Adventure Animal Rights (Vegan, Pets, Wildlife) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) animals baby elephant elephants heart roaring Kenya mother love Because we are suckers for happy endings. MORE
Read More The post Kenya Microchipping Rhinos to Battle Poaching appeared first on Ecorazzi. The country will microchip over 1,000 rhinos to help prevent poaching and prosecute poachers. Animals Causes News Top News MORE
A very brief history of green wine Info News Views Our favs Useful resources Travel blogs we like Contact Green safari, Kenya: luxury under canvas 9 February 11 · 0 comments | Eco Masai Mara | H ow can any green traveler resist this call of nature? There are so many safari operators to choose from in Kenya. Now he is &Beyond’s community development officer in Kenya. MORE
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Family, Youth, Enlightened Education Inspiring (Wow) New York Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) WAYLON: Editor's Picks—Hidden Gems 9/11 Beirut finding meaning ISIS Kenya mad world making sense Paris attacks personal activism terrorism where to from here MORE
Separated from the main land by a narrow channel and protected from the vast Indian Ocean by a series of long coral reefs, the Lamu archipelago along Kenya’s northern coast boasts an impressive diversity of ecosystems and marine life. As in many other parts of the world where local fishermen depend on fishery resources that are becoming scarce from mismanagement and overexploitation, all of Kenya’s fishing communities are in need of management advice, capacity and resources. MORE
Family, Youth, Enlightened Education Green Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) giving gratitude Kibera Nairobi Kenya volunteer work widow An open heart fosters gratitude, which in turn, produces joy. Gratitude, despite any circumstances isn''t easy. MORE
Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) WAYLON: Editor's Picks—Hidden Gems al-Qaeda Beirut boko haram ISIS Kenya Lebanon liberty Paris terror un-American violenceAn ode to the nameless victims of violence we simply have chosen to forget. Muslims are fighting, and dying, for an ideal far greater than religious extremism.". MORE
Three Maasai herdsmen have been charged after eight lions were treated for poisoning in Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The lions, who were poisoned after eating the carcass of a Read More The post Pride of Lions Found Poisoned In Kenya appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals News Top News MORE
Gilad Millo, head of business development at Amiran Kenya and former Israeli diplomat, seeks to make farming attractive to Kenyan youth by proving it can be a profitable, professional business. Working together with the Kenya Red Cross Society, they have equipped over 1000 schools with modern agribusiness supplies. According to Millo, today the average smallholder farmer in Kenya is over 45. “We Young Kenyans are lining up for Amiran Kenya’s smallholder farmers’ kits. MORE
Africa Alaska Australia Chile Costa Rica Croatia Europe Kenya Masai Mara North America Osa Peninsula Peru South America Sweden United States Croatia truffles Great Ocean Road Green Travel News Kenai Fjords Masai Kuku Group Ranch Reuters River Klaralven Tambopata Torres del Paine PatagoniaTis the season for looking ahead to 2013. Here are eight New Year's resolutions to enrich and broaden the horizons of any green traveler. MORE
Flamingos in Kenya are dying in Kenya. Flamingos are what draws many tourists to Kenya and if their numbers drop, then the economy will also suffer. Source: Environmental News Network, Rains May be to Blame for Kenya Flamingos Deaths , by Reuters, January 5. Scientists have estimated that about 10,000 flamingos may have died in the past few years. These mass deaths may be blamed on heavy rains which dilute the algae in the water sources that they depend on. MORE
A recent demonstration in Kenya looked to highlight the plight of elephants and the need to end ivory trade. Kenya is home to the Samburu National Reserve, which many elephants have been able to seek shelter from poaching. Due to these reasons Kenya recently held an event to highlight the issue of poaching. Kenya burned 335 tusks which had been confiscated by the country, totaling about five tons of ivory. MORE
When I think about my feeling of "I want", I feel it as a desire to grasp something. We are constantly reaching out, constantly grasping for something to hold on to that will fill us up and make us feel complete, if only for a moment. Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) content desire happiness longing wanting MORE
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Nature Conservancy - Science
MARCH 12, 2019
The first scientific confirmation of a black leopard in Kenya is a story of conservation, community and coexistence. From the Field Wildlife Camera Traps Conservation Science Mammal Watching
Nature Conservancy - Science
JANUARY 28, 2019
Can Kenya’s invasive cactus be stopped? Some call it a green hell. From the Field Nature Tech Invasive Species Robots, Drones & Infrared TNC Science
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Green Prophet
JULY 31, 2012
Gilad Millo, head of business development at Amiran Kenya and former Israeli diplomat, seeks to make farming attractive to Kenyan youth by proving it can be a profitable, professional business. Working together with the Kenya Red Cross Society, they have equipped over 1000 schools with modern agribusiness supplies. According to Millo, today the average smallholder farmer in Kenya is over 45. “We Young Kenyans are lining up for Amiran Kenya’s smallholder farmers’ kits.
Elephant Journal
JULY 27, 2015
Arts & Culture Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) #someonetellCNN GDP Hotbed of Terror Kenya Obama Sousse tourism Tunisian attack Uhuru KenyattaOne must hope that the mending of potholes literal and symbolic can continue well into the future.
Green Prophet
MAY 1, 2014
There are a lot of Chinese in Kenya. There are a lot of Chinese all over Africa, but Kenya – eager to become East Africa’s most powerful nation – has laid many of its resources bare to investors in exchange for infrastructural development and a smattering of social and development programs. Under dubious terms, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) won tender to build a super port in a UNESCO-protected island on Kenya’s upper east coast.
Eco Friendly Daily
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Flamingos in Kenya are dying in Kenya. Flamingos are what draws many tourists to Kenya and if their numbers drop, then the economy will also suffer. Source: Environmental News Network, Rains May be to Blame for Kenya Flamingos Deaths , by Reuters, January 5. Scientists have estimated that about 10,000 flamingos may have died in the past few years. These mass deaths may be blamed on heavy rains which dilute the algae in the water sources that they depend on.
Green Traveler Guides
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
A very brief history of green wine Info News Views Our favs Useful resources Travel blogs we like Contact Green safari, Kenya: luxury under canvas 9 February 11 · 0 comments | Eco Masai Mara | H ow can any green traveler resist this call of nature? There are so many safari operators to choose from in Kenya. Now he is &Beyond’s community development officer in Kenya.
Nature Conservancy - Science
JANUARY 6, 2014
Spotted hyenas were among the many species recorded by camera traps during an expedition to the Mathews Mountains of Kenya. In 2010, I led an expedition to survey the biodiversity and forest use of the Mathews Mountains in northern Kenya (part of the Northern Rangelands Trust). Camera Trap Chronicles Mammals Africa camera traps expedition exploration Kenya mammals Nature Conservancy Africa science video Tim Boucher
Green Prophet
MARCH 29, 2013
Thought to be up to 180,000 years old, Ali Barbour Cave Restaurant is a multi-chamber coral cave in Kenya’s Diani Beach. Travel & Nature Ali Barbour Cave Restaurant cave food Kenya nature travel
Eccorazzi
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Three Maasai herdsmen have been charged after eight lions were treated for poisoning in Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The lions, who were poisoned after eating the carcass of a Read More The post Pride of Lions Found Poisoned In Kenya appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals News Top News
Eccorazzi
OCTOBER 21, 2013
Read More The post Kenya Microchipping Rhinos to Battle Poaching appeared first on Ecorazzi. The country will microchip over 1,000 rhinos to help prevent poaching and prosecute poachers. Animals Causes News Top News
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Birding Birds African Birding Beat kenya lark pipitLast night in the moments before sleep took over, I felt an urge to shine some light on some LBJ’s (Little Brown Jobs) or LBB’s (Little Brown Birds). What better selection than the various birds of the Kenyan highlands, right?
Nature Conservancy - Science
JUNE 15, 2016
Separated from the main land by a narrow channel and protected from the vast Indian Ocean by a series of long coral reefs, the Lamu archipelago along Kenya’s northern coast boasts an impressive diversity of ecosystems and marine life. As in many other parts of the world where local fishermen depend on fishery resources that are becoming scarce from mismanagement and overexploitation, all of Kenya’s fishing communities are in need of management advice, capacity and resources.
Conservancy Talk
MARCH 15, 2013
Kenya’s Upper Tana Watershed is feeling the pressure. This watershed is expected to provide drinking water for Nairobi and dozens of other cities along its path, produce 64% of Kenya’s electricity, grow coffee, tea and food for consumption in Kenyan and export abroad, and to sustain the livelihoods of the local communities within the watershed. The Nature Conservancy is working hard in Kenya to develop a water fund to help address some of these problems.
Eco Friendly Daily
MAY 2, 2014
Lions in Kenya are facing declining numbers from drought and poisonings. Herdsmen in Kenya are also known for killing lions in order to stop them from killing their livestock. The lions, numbering around 2,000, have declined by 700 in the last six years. In those years, at least 76 lion deaths were attributed to poisoning. One of the most recent poisonings resulted in the death of an eight month old lion and 36 vultures. All the animals had eaten a tainted cow.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 11, 2011
By Michael Smith (Veshengro) It is utterly amazing how the people of Somalia and Kenya are starving while Kenya, for instance, grows French Beans for export to the European Markets; a thirsty crop which the natives do not eat. It is not part of Kenyan cuisine. Those beans are only grown for export to Europe. But there is, apparently, a drought.
Eco Friendly Daily
MARCH 4, 2014
A recent demonstration in Kenya looked to highlight the plight of elephants and the need to end ivory trade. Kenya is home to the Samburu National Reserve, which many elephants have been able to seek shelter from poaching. Due to these reasons Kenya recently held an event to highlight the issue of poaching. Kenya burned 335 tusks which had been confiscated by the country, totaling about five tons of ivory.
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Family, Youth, Enlightened Education Inspiring (Wow) New York Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) WAYLON: Editor's Picks—Hidden Gems 9/11 Beirut finding meaning ISIS Kenya mad world making sense Paris attacks personal activism terrorism where to from here
Eco Friendly Daily
MAY 16, 2013
In 2003, the United States began a project meant to help coastal communities in Kenya out of poverty through USAID. The plan was to provide local fishermen with nets, freezers, boats and the like. But now Kenyans are struggling between providing for their families and destroying their surrounding ecosystems that they depend upon. The four-year project, which ended over a year ago, cost $575,000 U.S. The nets provided were nylon, which is not what locals insist they requested.
Nature Conservancy - Science
MARCH 31, 2016
My goal is to do research that has real-world conservation impacts,” says Kartzinel, who is using DNA to re-create and visualize detailed food webs that show what animals in and around Kenya’s Mpala Research Station are eating. “It’s Plains zebra and cattle co-exist in Kenya © Anand Mishra/TNC. “We Since Kartzinel first began this work in Kenya a few years ago, he has had to store and ship his specimens back to a lab in the United States.
Green Living Ideas
MARCH 2, 2010
For a country which can only supply electricity to about 10 percent of its citizens, Kenya has been able to do rather well as far as using renewable energy for its power. Some 90 percent of Kenya’s electricity is produced with hydroelectric dams, which are susceptible to droughts, and its current geothermal plants only produce [.] [ Kenya’s Biggest Geothermal Project Planned: 280 MW from Green Living Ideas ].
10,000 Birds
APRIL 15, 2020
A single morning birding the thorny desert of Baringo in Kenya’s Rift Valley yielded several species at a rate I at times struggled to keep up with. On the very last morning, after packing our van to commence our journey to Mount Kenya, we left our lodge (after negotiating our way past the resident Common Ostriches and Grey-crowned Cranes ) and made a couple stops before leaving Baringo proper. Birding African Birding Beat kenya owl rift valley
10,000 Birds
JULY 22, 2020
I wrote previously about the prolific birding that is to be had in the small town of Baringo, Kenya. Birding baringo kenyaThat post dealt specifically with the dry scrub that surrounds Lake Baringo, however. The lake itself is a whole other pot of gold.
EcoFriend
MAY 15, 2012
Christina Pinto: Alago Alba, living in a marginalized village in the North Eastern region of Kenya, provided for her family by turning to renewable energy. solar powered phones in Kenya. Telecommunications company Safaricom (under UK’s Vodafone) and Kenya’s Mobitelea Ventures invented the phones to help Kenyans stay in touch and improve communications making them faster and reliable.
Eccorazzi
AUGUST 18, 2011
In 2009, Barrymore, 36, founded the Drew Barrymore Education Foundation helping to bring clean water and access to education for two communities in Kenya. I wanted to learn more about why [these kids in Kenya] were so passionate, walking so far and overfilling their classrooms.&#. Drew Barrymore is much more than an actress; she is a strong supporter of education, even though she never attended school.
Nature Conservancy - Science
MARCH 17, 2016
This is especially true in semi-arid grasslands of northern Kenya, where The Nature Conservancy is working in partnership with the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) , an umbrella organization that supports the creation and development of community conservancies. Last January, the team along with managers and staff from the 10 conservancies gathered in Kenya to review and validate the results. Conservationists spend a lot of time talking about monitoring the impacts of our work.
Eco Friendly Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
Nope, it comes from Kenya, a place that has some of the highest poverty levels on the planet. As part of this, Kenya has pledged to plant 5,000 trees in the Karua Forest to fight climate change, promote carbon reduction and to clean up the Karura River, which has suffered in recent years. It is always nice to mention good news when you are talking about the environment.
Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
When I think about my feeling of "I want", I feel it as a desire to grasp something. We are constantly reaching out, constantly grasping for something to hold on to that will fill us up and make us feel complete, if only for a moment. Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) content desire happiness longing wanting
Eccorazzi
JULY 12, 2011
Sex and the City star Kristin Davis has been busy traveling with Oxfam to learn more about the food crisis happening in Kenya. Davis, who has been visiting with refugees in the Dadaab camp in Kenya, said she was shocked to see what the people fleeing from drought and war are experiencing. She said of her visits with the refugees in Kenya , “I feel shocked to see what these people have gone through.
Green (Living) Review
AUGUST 26, 2009
Avery is giving you the once in a lifetime opportunity to ship yourself off to Kenya and go on an amazing Eco-Safari holiday. The grand prize is a trip to Kenya where you’ll also get to see some of the trees being planted as part of the Avery ‘Help Plant a 100,000 New Trees’ campaign. With ‘Shipping Out with BlockOut’, every time you purchase an Avery BlockOut Label product you’ll be given a unique in-pack code. Simply log on to www.blockout.co.uk
EcoFriend
APRIL 4, 2012
KnowYourPLanet went to Kenya trying to overcome both. Building a solar cottage industry in Kenya. The main intention of KnowYourPLanet and a team led by Mark Kragh before they left for Kenya was to make 100 solar powered phone chargers during their stint. Building a solar cottage industry in Kenya Building a solar cottage industry in Kenya.
EcoFriend
MARCH 26, 2012
Pratima Kalra: An arid area in north Kenya is soon going to feature Africa’s largest wind farm. Kenya to build Africa’s largest wind farm. It is estimated that these trucks will make approximately 12,000 trips, which cannot be made as presently the remote area is not well connected to the rest of Kenya. The project is to be set up near Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert lake. Approximately 365 wind turbines are to be set up on sight.
Nature Conservancy - Science
APRIL 15, 2013
” While Maasai grazing practices have reduced long-lived grass species prevalence in Tanzania in favor of seasonal species with deleterious effects for wildlife, Game says northern Kenya provides a shining example of “how pastoral livelihoods and wildlife conservation can be compatible.” ” Money quote: “Through the agreement of community-run conservancies , sections of communal pastoral lands in northern Kenya are set aside as grass banks.
Green Traveler Guides
DECEMBER 26, 2012
Africa Alaska Australia Chile Costa Rica Croatia Europe Kenya Masai Mara North America Osa Peninsula Peru South America Sweden United States Croatia truffles Great Ocean Road Green Travel News Kenai Fjords Masai Kuku Group Ranch Reuters River Klaralven Tambopata Torres del Paine PatagoniaTis the season for looking ahead to 2013. Here are eight New Year's resolutions to enrich and broaden the horizons of any green traveler.
Eco Chic
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Now, almost six years later, her tour business has grown to include several more destinations: Morocco, Zambia,Tanzania, and Kenya, to name only a few. . Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia. She loves Durban, South Africa for day party vibes and tells me that Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Uganda are the best for dance, fitness and community service. .
Elephant Journal
JANUARY 25, 2016
In Kenya, with a population of 45 million, 17.5 Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights Green WAYLON: Today Only basic human right clean water East Africa Kenya Susteq unreasonable institutemillion lack access to safe water. Susteq, an Unreasonable Institute 2015 startup, believes everyone has a right to clean water.
10,000 Birds
JULY 4, 2014
Planning on birding Kenya? News Bell Miner Birds Eurasian Blackbird kenya Zebra Finches If you’ve got some downtime between barbecues and fireworks (or, outside of the U.S., obsessing over World Cup matches), here’s some bird news to peruse: Loss of suitable habitat , instead of insecticides, seems to be the culprit in declining numbers of grassland birds. Know what else kills grassland birds? Ill-timed mowing … which a petition aims to stop in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Adventure Animal Rights (Vegan, Pets, Wildlife) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) animals baby elephant elephants heart roaring Kenya mother love Because we are suckers for happy endings.
Green Prophet
APRIL 12, 2016
A prime example of human encroachment is occurring in Kenya, where human development activities are threatening natural habitats of many animal species, including lions. A recent incident involving lions that escaped from the Kenya National Park near the capital Nairobi , resulted in an elderly man being attacked and the lion shot dead by police. Photo of lion near Nairobi Kenya by the BBC/AFP. Cities East Africa Kenya lions
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) WAYLON: Editor's Picks—Hidden Gems al-Qaeda Beirut boko haram ISIS Kenya Lebanon liberty Paris terror un-American violenceAn ode to the nameless victims of violence we simply have chosen to forget. Muslims are fighting, and dying, for an ideal far greater than religious extremism.".
Elephant Journal
DECEMBER 20, 2014
Family, Youth, Enlightened Education Green Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) giving gratitude Kibera Nairobi Kenya volunteer work widow An open heart fosters gratitude, which in turn, produces joy. Gratitude, despite any circumstances isn''t easy.
Elephant Journal
JUNE 18, 2017
Amboseli National Park elephant poaching grief herd of elephants illegal ivory trade Kenya lessons on dying mourning the dead safari wanderlustI had no clue how long her companions would stay to grieve, nor could Samuel tell us. I realized that it was time to embrace the unknown. They would be in attendance until there was no longer a need, until their grief was.
Conservancy Talk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
Huge supplies of fresh water were just discovered in a drought-plagued region of Kenya. ( Animals Biodiversity Carbon Markets Climate Science & Research Conservation Issues Environmental News Environmental Science Global Warming Green Economy Green Living Oceans & Coasts Science The Green Buzz The Nature Conservancy air travel carbon footprint fish kill fox news Grist Hawaii kenya acquifer kenya fresh water kids and nature kids outside L.A
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